bring one down

Example Sentences

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First, he could isolate Drogon or Rhaegal and bring one down by ambush before the other could come up in support.

From Slate • Apr. 30, 2019

Asked how he decides which one to drive, the Ferrari California or the Ferrari FF, he said it depends on how much time he has to bring one down from the lift.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 18, 2012

Rob can climb up and bring one down, as he is accustomed to savage regions.

From More About Peggy by Unknown

On the way we saw a herd of wild cattle, which scoured the plain in consternation on espying our party; urging on our horses, we tried to bring one down, but they outstripped us.

From An Englishman's Travels in America His Observations of Life and Manners in the Free and Slave States by Benwell, John

Some flew close to him, or remained perched on the boughs, but though he threw his stick at several, he failed to bring one down.

From The Rival Crusoes by Kingston, William Henry Giles